Podgorica to Tirana by bus
Tirana lies 132 km (82 mi) south of Podgorica, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 2 h 37 min including stops, over roughly 161 km (100 mi) of road.
| Podgorica | Tirana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Montenegro | Albania |
| Population | 236,852 | 418,495 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 113 m (371 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Podgorica) | UTC+2 (Europe/Tirane) |
What changes when you arrive in Tirana
Crossing from Montenegro into Albania: money changes from the Euro to the Lek (ALL); the dialling code becomes +355; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648800.
Where to book buses from Podgorica to Tirana
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Staying in Tirana
Our booking partner lists 2,927+ places to stay in Tirana (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 742 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (453), and 12 are five-star. Across 567 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.2 out of 10. Guests have left 285,691 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Tirana
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Common questions
How far is Tirana from Podgorica?
132 km (82 mi) in a straight line, south of Podgorica; by road roughly 161 km (100 mi).
How long does it take to get from Podgorica to Tirana by bus?
About 2 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Podgorica and Tirana?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Tirana?
The Lek (ALL).
Where can I stay in Tirana?
Our booking partner lists 2,927+ places to stay in Tirana, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.